Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Sri Lanka has an opportunity to harness AI for a productivity revolution, addressing structural issues affecting economic growth. Focusing on niche markets, especially in IT and exports, is vital. Climate change and sustainability must also be integrated into mainstream business strategies for effective mitigation, Shiran Fernando, Secretary General/CEO of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce told the recently held CMTA 106th AGM participating as the chief guest.

He said the country has now seen two consecutive years of 5% growth, and current account surpluses over the recent few years, with a first quarter 5.1% economic growth despite the impacts of the Ditwah. In recent weeks, foreign delegations, including those from Vi...